This is a report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

Marblehead – Aug. 9

At 3:27 p.m. a caller reported a tree was smoking and had ants crawling from it on Heritage Way. Tree warden was paged and apprised of the situation

North Andover – Aug. 10

At 5:51 p.m. a caller reported that she was cleaning a headstone two hours ago at Ridgewood Cemetery on Salem Street and a male in a white sedan watched her the entire time. An officer checked the area but nothing was found.

At 6:07 p.m. a dog trapped in a cabana with three raccoons around it was reported Puritan Lane. ACO responded and rescued dog.

Middleton - Aug. 11

At 1:16 p.m. protesters on South Main Street were asked by police to move behind the guardrail for their safety.

At 6:12 p.m. a caller was reported finding a wet dog wearing a life jacket. Police notified Danvers Police.

Boxford – Aug. 11

At 11:56 a.m. trespassing was reported on Bayns Hill Road. A youth from a nearby day camp had wandered into the woods behind a residence.

Marblehead – Aug. 11

4:49 p.m. Investigated report of person “passed out” on Washington Street. Responders found that man was not passed out but rather just lying down while waiting for the bus. He then boarded the bus and headed home.

Beverly – Aug. 11

At 7:42 p.m. a small homeless camp was located on McPherson Drive near the youth center.

Ipswich – Aug. 12

At 7:52 p.m. an attempt to locate a beached mammal was made in Ipswich Bay at Sandy Point.

Boxford – Aug. 12

At 12:39 p.m. larceny reported on Elm Street. Package at the Post Office had been cut open and some items were taken from it.

Swampscott – Aug. 12

At 12:52 a.m. a walk-in reported that an adult male chased her juvenile son down the street believing he was involved in an egging of his house.

Beverly – Aug. 12

At 7:11 p.m. a bicyclist was reported to have been struck at Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road.

Ipswich – Aug. 13

At 10:35 a.m. a green navigational buoy out of place was reported on the Ipswich River.

At 11:51 a.m. police received a 911 open line from an elevator on High Street.

At 11:54 a.m. boat navigational hazards were reported in Ipswich Bay.

Beverly – Aug. 13

At 6:43 p.m. the harbormaster notified police of a lone surfboard that had washed up on shore at Quincy Park beach.

North Andover – Aug. 14

At 6:56 p.m. a caller reported that his wallet was stolen at Choice Fitness on Chickering Road between 3 and 4:30 p.m. today and charges were made to credit cards.

North Andover - Aug. 15

At 9:26 p.m. a 911 reported hearing 10 shots on Great Pond Road. Two officers responded to the scene. Brooks School security reported hearing what sounded like fireworks. The area was checked by officers and school security but nothing was found.

Melrose – Aug. 16

At 2:39 a.m. a woman from Pleasant Street called and made a complaint about a loud party with people running around and yelling. A party bus was dropping off customers. There was no party.

At 11:44 a.m. there was a report of a neighbor spraying water at a bird feeder on Harvard Street.

Marblehead - Aug. 21

11:16 p.m. Caller reported a loud group outside on Pleasant Street that included a banjo player. Caller initially misidentified that bar where she had seen the group, calling back later to report it had been the Riptide.